Exploring Critical thinking Skills

Our recent Critical Thinking session was very interesting and meaningful. It was not just about learning concepts, but about questioning our own beliefs and thinking more deeply.

Nisarg Sohitra Sir conducted the session in a very calm and open manner. He created a safe and respectful space where everyone felt comfortable sharing their opinions, even on sensitive topics like the existence of God, personal beliefs, and moral differences. What I appreciated the most was that he respected every viewpoint without judging anyone, while also encouraging us to think more deeply.

We learned about the idea of the cognitive miser, which explains how our brain often takes shortcuts to save effort. We also discussed cognitive load and how stress or too much information can affect our thinking and decisions. These ideas helped us understand why we sometimes form biases and make quick assumptions.

The case study of the “Lariat of Hyena” in Malawi helped us apply different ethical theories like moral reasoning, moral relativism, self-interest theory, deontology, and utilitarianism. Each theory helped us look at the situation from a different point of view and showed us that moral decisions are not always simple.

Overall, the session helped us improve our critical thinking skills, respect different opinions, and see situations from multiple perspectives. Thank you to Nisarg Sir for conducting such a thoughtful and impactful session.